Operator's Manual

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Operation continued
Disengage the PTO drive, change into neutral, set the tractor parking brake, stop the engine and remove
ignition key. Block the mower suddenly and operate the mower handbrake before performing any service or
maintenance procedure:
- Before releasing blockages.
- Before checking, cleaning or working on the mower.
- After striking a foreign object. Inspect the mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the equipment.
- If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).
- Before refuelling.
- Before making cutterhead adjustments.
- Before disconnecting the machine and the PTO from the tractor.
Always disengage the PTO drive when transporting or not in use.
Never work on the mower when the tractor engine is running.
Always keep feet and hands well away from the cutting cylinders when making adjustments.
Slopes
Do not use on a slope of more than 15 degrees when in use or 10 degrees with cutterheads raised. Care should
be taken when using the mower on any slope where ground conditions are such that there may be a risk of the
mower rolling over. The requirements of 89/355/EEC, as amended by 95/63/EEC ‘Provision and Use of Work
Equipment Directive’ should be considered.
Stability angles given are maximum gures for a machine and are for guidance only. Particular conditions
such as wet grass or uneven ground may not permit safe operation on the slope limits stated.
The slope angle may be reduced if the stability angle of the towing tractor is less than that of the mower.
Ground conditions affect traction. Particular conditions may not permit safe operation on the slope limit
stated. Remember there is no such thing as a ‘safe’ slope. Travel on grass slopes requires particular care. To
guard against overturning or loss of traction when travelling or mowing on a slope:
- Exercise extreme care when changing direction on a slope.
- Do not stop or start suddenly.
- Engage clutch slowly. Always keep the tractor in gear, especially when travelling downhill.
- Keep machine speed low.
- Avoid tight turns.
- Stay alert for humps, hollows and other hidden hazards.
- Keep away from sharp inclines and steep drops.
- A thorough risk assessment should be carried out by a competent person before travelling or mowing on a
slope.
- Never park on a slope.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Ground Level
15 Degree Slope
10 Degree Slope
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